Yearly Archives: 2025
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Construction of new station entrances on East Rail Line to begin soon
Construction of entrances and exits for the ES1 and ES2 stations on the northern section of the East Rail Line will begin in phases shortly. Authorities ... -
Mainland Branches of Macau, HK banks to offer cards
Starting March 1, mainland branches of banks from Macau and Hong Kong can offer bank card services, according to a National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) notice. ... -
Two residents injured in blaze at Lake Building
Two residents, 51 and 79 years old, have been reportedly injured in a blaze that occurred yesterday morning at the Lake Building in Taipa. According to ... -
Women’s sports carnival to feature GBA participants
The highly anticipated “Macau Women’s Sports Carnival” will take place from March 22 to March 23, featuring participants from the Greater Bay Area (GBA), officials ... -
LVS credit rating bolstered by strong performance in Singapore amid slow Macau recovery
Fitch Ratings Inc. recently issued a memo indicating that the credit rating for Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) remains at ‘BBB–’ with a ‘Stable’ outlook, despite ... -
Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery
With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of ... -
Sands China presents ‘Concert of Love in Seoul’ over Valentine’s Day weekend
Sands China Ltd. hosted the “Concert of Love in Seoul” on Feb. 15 at The Venetian Theatre, in collaboration with the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the ... -
Wynn’s Chinese Wine Awards draw nearly 200 wineries
The 2025 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards will take place from February 28 to March 5 at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace. As the largest competition ... -
China holds live-fire exercises in Gulf of Tonkin after Vietnam marks its territorial claims
Chinese authorities said they began live-fire exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin yesterday, only days after Vietnam announced a new line marking what it considers its ... -
Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties
Japan and the Philippines agreed yesterday to further deepen their defense collaboration and talk about protecting shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over ... -
Shariah court sentences two men to up to 85 lashes for having gay sex
An Islamic Shariah court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province yesterday sentenced two men to public caning for having gay sex. The couple, aged 24 and 18, ... -
Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement on rare minerals deal
A contentious Trump administration proposal to give the U.S. $500 billion worth of profits from Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as compensation for its wartime assistance to ... -
1964 Cassius Clay crowned world champion
Cassius Clay, 22, has been crowned heavyweight champion of the world after beating Sonny Liston in one of the biggest upsets in boxing’s history. Clay, from ... -
Halfway through the Six Nations, Ireland still rules and Dupont’s France rebounds
Ireland and France set up their blockbuster clash in Six Nations rugby next month with contrasting wins in the third round. Ireland had the savvy and ... -
The Pacific diving paradise of Palau wants travelers to explore its cultural depths, too
While researching an upcoming trip to Palau, a tiny island nation dotting Micronesia’s western edge, I found endless information about its famed mushroom-shaped Rock Islands and spectacular diving ... -
‘Dark MAGA’ spreads as conservatives embrace Musk’s influence on Trump
At an annual gathering of conservative activists, the signature red “ Make America Great Again “ hats popularized by President Donald Trump were interspersed with a ... -
Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia’s efforts to end Ukraine war
China’s President Xi Jinping had a call with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin yesterday and said he was pleased with Moscow’s efforts to hold a summit with the ... -
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – edition no. 4667
* Trump targets Macau — The Macau SAR was included in the US list of ‘foreign adversaries,’ according to a memo signed by Donald Trump * ... -
Gov’t launches new round of Consumption boost campaign
The government has announced a MOP295 million pataca campaign aimed at stimulating local spending during the post-Lunar New Year lull, a traditionally slow period for small ... -
Inflation accelerates for the first time in six months
Inflation in the city accelerated in January, mainly due to the rising cost of meals purchased outside the home during the Lunar New Year. The Consumer ... -
Gov’t plans to open Praia Grande’s A9 plot parking lot for public use
The government plans to complete the construction of a parking lot located at the underground level of the A9 plot in Praia Grande and open it ... -
EV buses to operate on night routes
Fully electric-powered (EV) buses will begin operating in Macau, particularly on night routes, announced the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, at the Legislative ... -
Coutinho insists on a new consumption card
Reiterating his calls for greater government support, the Macau Civil Service Association (ATFPM) president José Pereira Coutinho insisted on the implementation of a new consumption card ... -
Trump’s freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage
President Donald Trump’s restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world may be offering an opening to America’s biggest ... -
Song Pek Kei: Seniors’ condition
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, has announced an extensive survey to assess the condition of local senior citizens. In response to an ... -
José Pereira Coutinho and Ron Lam: Outdated regulation of public spaces
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, has announced that the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Legal Affairs Bureau are collaborating to review the General ... -
Wong Kit Cheng: Medical students’ internships
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, stated at the Legislative Assembly that between 2025 and 2027, more than 600 health graduates are expected ... -
Vaccination services extended
The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced the continuation of influenza vaccination services at multiple health centers last weekend, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. As the ... -
DSSCU halts illegal construction at Kam Hoi San building
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) suspended illegal construction activities today at a store in the Kam Hoi San building, Block 4. During an inspection, ... -
Dolphin carcass found in Hac Sa
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) received a report on Feb. 22 about a dolphin carcass found at Hac Sa Beach, later identified as a sub-adult male ... -
MIECF2025 to showcase Robot Dog B2, cutting-edge green technologies
The 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2025MIECF) is set to take place from March 27 to 29, bringing together global leaders in green ... -
New technology adopted to prevent manhole covers from falling
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has announced advancements in sewer infrastructure aimed at enhancing safety and maintenance in the city’s densely populated older districts. As part ... -
Rich in cash, Japan automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobility
Woven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous zero-emissions transportation. Daisuke Toyoda, an ... -
Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after gov’t reportedly demanded backdoor access
Apple said late last week it will stop offering an advanced data security option for British users after the government reportedly demanded that the company provide ... -
Sands China hosts exclusive screening of ‘Ne Zha 2’ for team members
Sands China held a special screening of the highly anticipated Chinese animated film “Ne Zha 2” at Bona Cinema on Saturday, welcoming 300 Sands Cares Ambassadors, ...
